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My wife and I had a wonderful 7 day Wild Atlantic tour with Irish Experience. Only 7 of us on a small bus. Austin was a great guide and the group really got along well. Scheduling 2 days in Dingle and 2 days in Galway was a real plus and less rushed experience. Usual weather - fogged in at Cliffs of Mohr, but had a great time.
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The message I sent to our guide, Mark, is, I think, the best summary I could possibly give of these wonderful holidays :
To Mark –
Ten Wild Days in Ireland
Some trips are quickly forgotten.
Others stay with us forever.
For ten wonderful days, you showed us the beauty of Ireland. We discovered the colourful streets of Westport, the wild coast near Lahinch and the cliffs of Moher, the peaceful lakes of Killarney, the lovely medieval city of Kilkenny, the breathtaking Sky Road, the unforgettable Ring of Kerry (I will not forget that we couldn't see a thing in fact 😉), the ancient castles, and the quiet beauty of Kylemore Abbey.
Every place had its own story, and every day brought a new surprise.
But what made this journey truly special was you. With your knowledge, your kindness, your humour, and your patience, you helped us see more than beautiful landscapes. You helped us understand the spirit of Ireland.
One French traveller (trying not to be a too heavy burden to the rest of the group), two Americans, and three Australians came together as strangers. We leave with shared memories, many laughs, and friendship too.
Thank you, Mark, for making these ten wild days so memorable.
We will always remember Ireland—but we will also remember the guide who made it come alive.
To Mark –
Ten Wild Days in Ireland
Some trips are quickly forgotten.
Others stay with us forever.
For ten wonderful days, you showed us the beauty of Ireland. We discovered the colourful streets of Westport, the wild coast near Lahinch and the cliffs of Moher, the peaceful lakes of Killarney, the lovely medieval city of Kilkenny, the breathtaking Sky Road, the unforgettable Ring of Kerry (I will not forget that we couldn't see a thing in fact 😉), the ancient castles, and the quiet beauty of Kylemore Abbey.
Every place had its own story, and every day brought a new surprise.
But what made this journey truly special was you. With your knowledge, your kindness, your humour, and your patience, you helped us see more than beautiful landscapes. You helped us understand the spirit of Ireland.
One French traveller (trying not to be a too heavy burden to the rest of the group), two Americans, and three Australians came together as strangers. We leave with shared memories, many laughs, and friendship too.
Thank you, Mark, for making these ten wild days so memorable.
We will always remember Ireland—but we will also remember the guide who made it come alive.
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This was a wonderful Tour and the company was exceptional! Our travel guide was so knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. He will be a lifelong friend and so will many of the other travellers!
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We had a fantastic time on our tour with Irish Experience, especially with Lee as our guide. Lee went so far above and beyond in every possible way. His incredible knowledge brought each place to life with stories, history, and insights we never would have discovered on our own. His driving skills made us feel safe and comfortable every single day, no matter how winding the roads or challenging the weather. But even more than that, it is his kindness, patience, thoughtfulness, and genuine care that we will remember most. He was considerate of our needs, always attentive, and willing to do whatever would make our experience better. Our trip became far more than just a vacation. It became a collection of beautiful memories we will treasure for the rest of our lives. We will always remember the laughter, conversations, and moments we shared along the way. The warmth and friendship Lee showed us made this experience deeply personal and truly unforgettable.Lee’s warmth, professionalism, and generosity of spirit, made these past 11 days very special. At one point a special earring I was wearing broke and was lost. Lee found it and brought it home, his wife fixed it for me, and brought it back good as new! Three of us had birthdays while on our tour, and each time Lee brought cupcakes and the whole bus sang Happy Birthday. We saw so many incredible things on our trip. It was a wonderful mixture of history, culture, and fun! The hotels were all very nice, and the castle stay was absolutely phenomenal! Our stay at Lough Eske Castle was amazing- we were treated and felt like royalty, the room was luxurious, and large, and the grounds were stunning- would’ve loved to stay there another night. The forest walk to the Torq Waterfall was absolutely breathtaking- truly, one of the most beautiful places on earth. The sheep dog experience was so fun, and interesting, the visits to the peace murals in Derry and Belfast were moving, and made all the more meaningful by the history, and personal knowledge given to us by Lee. I really loved that it was a small tour -14 to 16 people, the mood on the bus was always jovial and happy, and we became like family. I appreciated the way the tour was set up and directed so that we had choices on different aspects of the tour, depending on our interests and abilities. The time on the bus between stops was never too long or two short, and filled with great stories, information, conversation and great Irish tunes. Bathroom (or should I say toilets for all ye Irish) stops were timed well and always in great places- a very lovey small, off the beaten track, small chocolate maker, a cool little gift shop with coffee and homemade treats, etc. All of the suggestions that Lee gave us on places to eat and shop were great. The value for our money on this tour can’t be beat. If you’re looking for an excellent experience, go with Irish Experience tours. We hope they will expand their tours so we can book again!
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Headline: “Bus tour skeptic father” has life changing Irish Experience, as entire family falls in love with Ireland.
Exceeding expectations doesn’t even begin to capture our feelings after 5-days with Lee, rolling through the geography, history, food, drink and songs of Ireland.
The tour is perfectly paced; it would be near impossible to self-organize as effectively as IET has done. Always hitting famous attractions, like Blarney Castle & the Dublin Guinness brewery, the tour is rich with lesser known landmarks that are equally magnificent & inspiring, like Slea Head drive, Dingle and the Burren, to name a few.
Transport was luxurious and immaculate; comfort and ease aren’t just objectives, they are the essence of each day, and IET and your Guide see to this every moment you are in their care.
Speaking of your Guide, Lee is an exemplar without equal in this role. To say he was friendly and informative - defining aspects of a good guide - is simply an understatement. Lee is encyclopedic in his knowledge of the vast history of Ireland and his constant attention to detail in how he presents this information feels effortless. A data-centre powered AI could never perform as he does; passion and humanity in equal measure, with a delivery style that quickly left us feeling like a long lost friend had suddenly been given PhD in Irish history, decades of experience navigating Irish roads, and the keys to the bus.
We hope this review helps anyone trying to decide how to “meet Ireland”. Lee was EVERYTHING you could dream a guide could be, and Irish Experience Tours gave him all the backup and infrastructure to perform at his best.
In simplest terms, Irish Experience Tours is the tour company you should choose, bar none.
With deepest gratitude for all of the above and everything we didn’t call out here… Cead mile Failte!! 🇮🇪
Exceeding expectations doesn’t even begin to capture our feelings after 5-days with Lee, rolling through the geography, history, food, drink and songs of Ireland.
The tour is perfectly paced; it would be near impossible to self-organize as effectively as IET has done. Always hitting famous attractions, like Blarney Castle & the Dublin Guinness brewery, the tour is rich with lesser known landmarks that are equally magnificent & inspiring, like Slea Head drive, Dingle and the Burren, to name a few.
Transport was luxurious and immaculate; comfort and ease aren’t just objectives, they are the essence of each day, and IET and your Guide see to this every moment you are in their care.
Speaking of your Guide, Lee is an exemplar without equal in this role. To say he was friendly and informative - defining aspects of a good guide - is simply an understatement. Lee is encyclopedic in his knowledge of the vast history of Ireland and his constant attention to detail in how he presents this information feels effortless. A data-centre powered AI could never perform as he does; passion and humanity in equal measure, with a delivery style that quickly left us feeling like a long lost friend had suddenly been given PhD in Irish history, decades of experience navigating Irish roads, and the keys to the bus.
We hope this review helps anyone trying to decide how to “meet Ireland”. Lee was EVERYTHING you could dream a guide could be, and Irish Experience Tours gave him all the backup and infrastructure to perform at his best.
In simplest terms, Irish Experience Tours is the tour company you should choose, bar none.
With deepest gratitude for all of the above and everything we didn’t call out here… Cead mile Failte!! 🇮🇪
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We took the 11 day Ultimate Irish Tour and it certainly was Ultimate.
The variety of places we managed to visit in just 11 days was truly amazing, we covered the whole of the Irish Coast with our amazing Driver/Tour guide.
The accommodation was from Homely B&B to 5 star Castle and every host at each of the venues were absolutely first class.
We experienced the wonders of Ireland and gained memories that will last a lifetime
The variety of places we managed to visit in just 11 days was truly amazing, we covered the whole of the Irish Coast with our amazing Driver/Tour guide.
The accommodation was from Homely B&B to 5 star Castle and every host at each of the venues were absolutely first class.
We experienced the wonders of Ireland and gained memories that will last a lifetime
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Whole experience was fantastic, places visited certainly showed off the area well. We took the 11 day Ultimate Experience Tour. The variety of places visited in 11 days was truly amazing, we covered the whole of the Irish Coast with an amazing Driver/Tour Guide. The accommodation was from Homely B&B to 5 Star Castle. All hosts at each venue were first class. We experienced the wonders of Ireland and gained memories that will last a lifetime.There are extra excursions which can be booked on the tour and reasonably priced.
Thankyou Irish Experience.
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This was a fantastic tour! We saw a great deal of the country and never felt rushed. Everything was timed perfectly. We had a wonderful group. And perhaps most important, our driver/guide, Austin, was fantastic. He is incredibly knowledgeable and shared wonderful insights throughout the trip. He always had excellent tips for what to visit and where to go first to avoid crowds. He cared deeply that we all had a good experience, always checking in to make sure that we were all doing okay. And his innate kindness radiates from him. We could not have had a better experience. Many thanks!
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